Cabaret musical closes in London’s West End

Title

Cabaret musical closes in London’s West End

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

2 May 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:00

Description

Report from London on the closing down of the West End musical, Cabaret, after five members of the orchestra were sacked and remaining members refused to go on stage in support of their colleagues. Interviews with company manager, Philip(?) Gould(?); assistant director, Denni Sayers; Toyah Wilcox, actress and singer; unidentified cast members. Includes music from the show. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Philip(?) Gould(?); Denni Sayers; Toyah Wilcox

Keywords

London; Musical theatre; Dismissal from employment; Orchestras; Cabaret; Strand Theatre

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